In all over 63000 cases were settled throughout the country, of which about 26000 are pending matters and 37000 are pre-litigation matters.National Lok Adalats are now being held on every second Saturday for the past few months on specific subject matters in accordance with a Calendar drawn for the purpose under the directions of the Hon’ble Mr. Justice T.S.Thakur, Judge, Supreme Court of India & Executive Chairman, NALSA and Hon’ble Mr. Justice H.L.Dattu, Chief Justice of India & Patron-in-Chief, NALSA.

Cases at pre-litigation stage and those pending in courts are being taken up for settlement in these National Lok Adalats. The aim is to reduce pendency, by resolving issues wherever settlements are possible to prevent additional litigation swathing the courts. Through the National Lok Adalats, the attention of the public has been drawn to the efficacious Alternative Dispute Resolution method of Lok Adalat. There will be no further appeal in those matters settled. Thus, it will have a significant impact on the overall judicial system. On the other hand, the settlement at pre-litigation stage would mean that, that many cases will never reach the courts.

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Indian Air Force Rescues an Israeli Mountaineer

Today, one Israeli mountaineer had fallen closer to 3000 feet. He was unconcious and evacuated this morning from STOK KANGRI at an elevation of 18350 feet Density Altitude under the formation of Wing Commander BS Sehrawat VM and Wing Commander KS Negi. The casualty was then moved to Sonam Norbu hospital Leh. This was a very challenging effort which requires exceptional skill and judgement . The degree of difficulty was high due to high altitude, steep slope, knee level snow slope, turbulent winds and restricted space. The mountaineer was spotted within 10 minutes of take off and evacuated within 25 minutes by the IAF Cheetah helicopter.